Aussie Divers Phuket

The full PADI ladder: children's programmes and Discover Scuba, Open Water through Rescue and Master Scuba Diver, more than a dozen specialties, freediving from Basic to Master, Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec Sidemount, and the professional track from Divemaster up to Course Director level.

MV Kepsub, the operator's own day boat, covers Racha Yai and Racha Noi, Phi Phi, Shark Point, Anemone Reef, Koh Doc Mai and the King Cruiser wreck, with shore diving also run off Kata beach.

Yes, through two liveaboard vessels, The Junk and The Phinisi, sailing the Similan islands, with further southern Andaman options available.

Yes. Discover Scuba Diving takes first-timers with no experience, and dedicated children's scuba programmes are on the course list.

The centre arranges airport transfers, helps with hotel and accommodation bookings and offers DAN dive insurance; trips, courses and private charters are booked directly with the shop.